Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – 6am-2pm

TN United Kingdom; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a multi-skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team. This role involves working independently and collaboratively within an engineering team to ensure optimal performance of machinery in a national recycling facility. With a focus on both mechanical and electrical maintenance, you will be responsible for fault diagnosis, machine adjustments, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent overtime rates, and a supportive work environment that values your expertise and contributions.

Benefits

Pension

33 Days Holiday

Dartford Crossing Covered

Overtime Rates (x1.5 after 45 hours)

Overtime Rates (x2 on Sundays)

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fault diagnosis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Manage the plant's CMMS system for effective operations.
• Implement Continuous Improvement methods to enhance performance.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Engineering/Technical Background

Tools

CMMS System

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – 6am-2pm, Tilbury

Client: South West Recruitment

Location: Tilbury, United Kingdom

Job Reference: 6e93720a2c65

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a multi-skilled Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a national recycling company. You can be biased towards either Mechanical or Electrical maintenance but should have a good understanding of both.

Working within the engineering team, you should be comfortable with your mechanical and electrical skills to undertake work independently from time to time. The plant is currently undergoing investment and expansion.

Hours & Compensation:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm, working 40 hours a week / 9 hours a day, with a 1 in 3 call-out rota.

Salary: £46,800 plus Dartford Crossing covered, pension, 33 days holiday, and excellent overtime rates (x1.5 after 45 hours and Saturdays, x2 on Sundays).

Responsibilities:

• PPM & Reactive maintenance
• Undertake machine start-up, collaborating closely with production and hygiene teams
• Manage and own the plant's CMMS system
• Adjust machines to optimize performance
• Fault diagnosis & corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Communicate machine status & performance across shift teams for effective handovers
• Implement Continuous Improvement (CI) methods to enhance plant performance

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
• Engineering/Technical background
• Experience in the manufacturing industry

Application:

If interested, please submit an up-to-date CV. Feel free to call and ask for Alan.